In France, associations which are non-profit organizations as defined by the Act of 1 July 1901, occupy an important place in the life of society and participate actively in the democratic process.
En Francia, las asociaciones, organismos sin ánimo de lucro definidos en la ley de 1° de julio de 1901, ocupan un sector importante de la vida pública de la sociedad y participan activamente en la vida democrática.